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Muensterman Family History

Muensterman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Munsterman, Westerman, Chesterman, Hesterman, Esterman, Masterman

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Where is the Muensterman family from?

You can see how Muensterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muensterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Muensterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Muensterman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Muensterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Muensterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muensterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Muensterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muensterman. 28% of Muensterman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Muensterman women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muensterman were Salesman and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Muensterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Muensterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muensterman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Muensterman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 157 military records available for the last name Muensterman. For the veterans among your Muensterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muensterman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Muensterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Muensterman in 1944 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Muensterman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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